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April 8, 2010

A DOWNED TREE

The large oak had to be cut down even though we know insects and certain birds love dead trees. It was looming right above the children's favorite place space, and who knows when a wind would bring a branch hurling to the ground. We didn't want to take any chances.
This is DAY 4 in The Great Outdoor Challenge game we are playing.

It was supposed to be all cut up into pieces by now. . . but I'm glad it wasn't and so were the children.

For the fallen tree became a ride-on rocket ship, ready to take you anywhere you want to go . . .

and abalance beam . . .

in and out ofhiding

The stump became a fun place to play around . . .

and to climb!

and to stand talland be proud.

And just a place to relax
and sit quietly before running off to join the others.

Nature has many gifts to give us, even when we don't expect it.

We've decided the stump *has to* stay and part of the fallen tree also :)

When sitting, just sit.When eating, just eat.When walking, just walk.When talking, just talk.When listening, just listen.When looking, just look.When touching, just touch.When thinking, just think.When playing, just play.And enjoy the feeling of each moment and each day.

~from Everyday Blessings

MAKE A NATURE WEAVING

MAKE A MANDALA

MAKE A SUNCATCHER

MAKE A FAERIE RING

MAKE A BIRD NEST

MAKE A BIRD HAVEN

MAKE MARBLEIZED PAPER

MAKE A GEOBOARD

Make ROCK PHOTO HOLDERS

MAKE PRINTS ON FABRIC

MAKE A FUNKY BRANCH

Make egg art

The more you praise and celebrate your life,

the more there is in life to celebrate.

~oprah winfrey

Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.- Margaret B. Runbeck

May the Sun bring you new energy by day.

May the Moon softly restore you by night.

May the Rain wash away your worries.

May the Breeze blow new strength into your being.

May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.